I don't normally compose songs ( I usually decompose existing ones!) but I thought I better put my money where my mouth is, and instead of offering a glib one-liner try to do a complete one. This is based on several years traveling to Greek islands, especially the Dodeconese.

WAITING FOR THE MANCHESTER FLIGHT
(A suburban blues to any suitable blues tune. )

Gonna fly to Greece, gonna get some sun
But before we can begin to start the fun
There's a fright
Delays to the Manchester flight

CHORUS: Gonna be here all night
Waiting for the Manchester flight


On time from Gatwick
On time in Kos
But the tour guide says: "Don't get on that 'bus,
Everything's all right
We're just waiting for the Manchester flight."

CHORUS

Tour rep greets us with a smile that's merry
Says: "No need to hurry to catch that ferry
Every thing's all right
We're just waiting for the Manchester flight"

CHORUS

On time to Portugal
On time to Spain
Delays in Manchester, might be the rain
All right?
Still waiting for the Manchester flight

CHORUS

Gonna fly to Greece, grab some rays
Seems like we've been waiting for days
And nights
Waiting for the Manchester flight

CHORUS

RtS